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Monthly Archives: March, 2015

Grazing as a Low-Input Pasture Renovation Tool

This SARE supported on-farm research project is so full of information and lessons learned that it's worth your while to read no matter what kind of livestock you raise. 

Managing Grazing So Animals Make the Most of Their Time

With everything they have to accomplish in a day, your stock is a lot busier than you think. Here's what you need to do to make sure they make the most of their time grazing.

The Collie Walk

Really, it's a dance, so be sure your sound is on and you'll hear the music. Enjoy! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaLor7d7NEs?rel=0] And for our tablet readers, the link. Want...

What Does It Cost to Run a Fence Charger?

Fence chargers only cost us pennies per day, folks tell us. Now here's how you can figure how many pennies at your place.

A Word About Sustainability

Sustainability is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. It is defined literally as “the quality of not being harmful to...

What Your Livestock Think About Your Pasture

Your animals have a lot more to do than just walk around and eat. Understanding what they're doing ensures that you're making it easy for them to harvest their own food with the least amount of effort so you get the best performance from them.

Why Do Pigs Snort?

Think of this next time you see them snorting!

Pigeon Peas Could Be Forage for the Herds, Not the Birds

Pigeon peas have been  cultivated for more than 3500 years, and they are pretty popular in much of the world. They are a common...

Maine Legislature Pays Tribute to Soils – Get Your State To Do the Same!

While Maine may have beat all the other states to the punch, there's still time for YOUR state to get on the band wagon. Here's what happened in Maine, and some tips on how you can make it happen in your state too.

Moving to Mobile Milking Parlors

There are plenty of reasons not to have a mobile milking parlor, especially if you just lived through winter in the northeast. Open air...

Forages and Grazing Management to Extend Your Grazing Season

This is Part 2 from UMN's chapter on Managing Pastures for Year-Long Forage Supplies.

Roots Need Rest to Reach Resources: Managing for Pastures for Year-Long Forage, Part 1

Hey, it's the first in a series about how to plan for season-long forage in your pastures! We're going to talk plants, planning, supplemental pastures, and supplying high quality fall forage. Here we go….

Is Contract Grazing in Your Future?

Businessman Nido Qubein said, “Change brings opportunity.”  With the volatility of conventional milk prices and the surging interest in local beef and organic grass-fed...

Gabe Brown: “Soil Matters”

Gabe Brown is known for the work he's done improving his soils and his farm's profitability. He quit tilling back in 1993, turning instead to...

Birthday Cake Kills!

Since we're celebrating On Pasture's second birthday this month, we've been thinking a lot about cake. This short video puts a whole new light...

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